Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is Africa's first community-owned elephant sanctuary, situated in Northern Kenya. The sanctuary was established in 2016 within the Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy. Its mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release orphaned and abandoned elephant calves back into the wild herds adjoining Reteti.

The sanctuary plays a crucial role in addressing the challenges faced by elephant calves in Northern Kenya. These calves are often orphaned or abandoned due to various reasons, including drought, man-made wells, human-wildlife conflict, and natural mortality. Between 10 and 25 elephant calves are rescued in Northern Kenya each year.
What makes Reteti unique is that it is community-driven conservation. The local Samburu community owns and manages the sanctuary. The Samburu people have lived alongside wildlife for thousands of years and share their land and resources with elephants. The elephant keepers at Reteti are all recruited from within the indigenous Samburu community. They have been formally trained in the care, rehabilitation, and release of elephant calves.

Visitors are welcome to experience this remarkable initiative firsthand. Here are some details about visiting Reteti:

1. **Visiting Hours**: The sanctuary is open for visitors **7 days a week**, with visiting hours coinciding with the elephants' feeding times.
- **Sunrise Feed (Exclusive Group)**: For Sarara & Reteti House guests only, from 5:30 am to 7:00 am (feeding at 6:00 am).
- **Morning Feed (Exclusive Group)**: Exclusive group visits from 8:30 am to 10:00 am (feeding at 9:00 am). Other visitors are welcome when no exclusive group is booked.
- **Midday Feed (Public Viewing)**: Public viewing from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm (feeding at 12:00 pm). No more than 3 groups allowed, with a maximum of 15-20 people.
- **Evening Feed (Sarara & Reteti House Guests)**: From 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm (feeding at 6:00 pm).

2. **Conservation Fees**:
- Non-residents pay **US $35 per person**, with a reduced rate of **US $20 for children under 8**.

By visiting Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, you not only get to witness these incredible animals up close but also contribute to strengthening the local community and supporting their conservation efforts.

For more information or to book your visit, you can refer to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary's official website(https://www.reteti.org/visit-us/) or contact Us.